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I used a Canon SX30HS for about 10 years before violating my rule - camera goes in the waterproof box before entering or exiting the canoe. I replaced it with a used SX50HS for about $200. My first box was a Pelican, but broke the latches after a year because I was putting the camera in and...

yep.

I started climbing in 1975. No gyms, and pretty much anyone that was worth tying on to was, to some point, self-taught. It kept the numbers down for sure. Mostly, you either figure out how to do it right, or you scared yourself and quit. I liked alpine climbing best. The mix of rock, ice...

I'm 0 for 15+ on telling people not to do stupid stuff in boats. But, I have a small perfect score on rescues. Like Alan said, tell them there's a ranger nearby handing out expensive tickets. Dumb people just don't know that they're dumb.

I did a lot of solo paddling in a Penobscot 16. i assume that you already figured out to paddle it backwards from the bow seat. I always carried a 5 gallon plastic bucket. put that up front with a few gallons of water and a Penobscot will sit down nice and handle pretty good in the wind. I...

I really like my drysuit and I don't mind wearing it all day. I have a Kokatat Expedition. About my paddling - I canoe alone, year around as long as the ice permits ie as long as the ice won't prevent me from getting back to shore. Tidal and fresh water in CT. No whitewater. Lots and lots of day...

Sure, Keens are closed toe, but they are also sandals. Nothing is as much fun as a zebra mussel or a sharp stick in the side of the foot. I also hate the way that sandals suck gravel in.

No sandals when canoeing. Closed toed footwear only.

It doesn't matter whether they are open or closed for short duration. But, do use your zipper wax, often, and keep the zipper clean

Better yet, it's a talking squirrel.

My current sewing project. 1-1/2 years with 6 months to go. Hand-sewn beadwork, 36x55 inches.

Here's a few that I carved. I've made just south of a hundred. The designs feature a lot of maps, or motifs that get at the spirit of canoeing or environmental issues. I make a point of using new paddles before turning them loose (I use them in art installations) as they are just carved wood...

That's an old Early Winters gore-tex mountain tent. Perfect for canoe trip blizzards.

I've done 2 bike tours in Iceland although it was almost 25 years ago. The airport is, by far, the ugliest place in Iceland. As you go away from Keflavik, it just keeps getting more and more beautiful, especially if one gets off of the ring road and explores other areas. And now we're off topic...

and no mosquitos, and not a lot of canoe water

I have a Lifa polypro turtleneck that I've been using since about 1980. I've washed it a few times though.

Check my blog out for a write up on the Yakima. Granger to Prosser is easy with loopy meanders before it picks up heading into prosser. Sunnyside dam to Granger was braided with lots of strainers...we waded a lot in there. I wouldn't want to be in there in higher water. We were windbound on Ross...

Oh man, I am going to have to pay people a lot of money to sell my canoes to them.

No problem. The original question was wide open - people carry different stuff depending on where they are paddling. I wouldn't use the fanny pack if I was paddling any real whitewater.

I should have noted that I mostly paddle alone and avoid whitewater other than the occasional rip roaring class 1. I have a swift water rescue cert. and you're right on about watching for gear hang ups. I'll keep the fanny pack.